I Promise

by CeCe Winans

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Lyrics

I could (Dm)tell

by the (Gm)way you smile, en

(C)I could feel on

it in your

touch.

will And I (Dm)knew

this (Gm)heart of mine

this the (E)time

would fall

in (Am)love.

(C7)Mmm.

All the (Dm)hopes

and prom (Gm)is es giv en

(C)and the pain on

that life can

bring

the build our (Dm)will

and (Gm)com mit ment

to the (E)face

to an

y (Am)thing.

(C7)Mmm.

All the

(F)I will love you faith ful ly,

for (Dm)ev er un con di tion al ly,

and my (Gm)love I (C)prom ise.

(F)Ev ’ry thing I have is yours,

you’re (Dm)ev ’ry thing I prayed and wait ed for,

and my (Gm)love I (C)prom ise

you.

Now we be you.

(Dm)Through the des ert winds that blow, I’ll (Am)walk you through the win ters cold.

(C)I’ll be there to keep the fire a live.

And (Dm)when each pas sage we en dure, we will stay strong, we can be sure our

(E)love

sur vives.

And my (Gm)love I (C)prom ise.

(F)Ev ’ry thing I have is yours,

you’re (Dm)ev ’ry thing I prayed and wait ed for,

and my (Gm)love I (C)prom ise, that (F)I will love you faith ful ly,

for (Dm)ev er un con di tion al ly.

And my (Gm)love

I

(C)prom ise

(F)you.

Yeah,

I (Bb)prom ise you.

(F)you.

Yeah,

I (Bb)prom ise you.

I Promise by CeCe Winans — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I Promise by CeCe Winans in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Bb at 74 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "I Promise" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "I Promise"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "I Promise" use?
Just 9 chords: Am, Bb, C, C7, Dm, E, F, G, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other CeCe Winans songs work for kids?
Try "ALABASTER BOX", "HALLELUJAH PRAISE", "THE CHRISTMAS STAR". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.